1948 Martin D-28. SN 104XXX Guitar Database.

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Luthier Facts:Name: MartinLocation: Nazereth, PAWait list: Sockists WorldwideTaking Orders?:Yes, standard & customsRIYL: Martin have set the benchmark for a lot of builders and manufacturers. Note: (RIYL) Recommended If You Like

Model: D-28

Year: 1949

Top: Sitka Spruce

Back and sides: Brazilian Rosewood

Neck: Mahogany

Nut Width: 1 11/16″

String Spacing: 2 1/8″

Scale: 25.4″

Body Length: 19 7/8″

Lower Bout: 15 5/8″

Upper Bout: 11 3/8″

Body Depth: 3 3/4″, 4 3/4″

Bridge: Ebony

Binding: Ivoroid

Rosette: Ring

Backstrip: Marquetry

Purfling: Line

This is a 1948 D28 which has seen some repairs and much playing in it’s 60 years. It has a Sitka Spruce top with Brazilian rosewood back and sides.

The prior owner has this to say:”Beautiful Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Body oversprayed , replacement oversize pickguard, replacement oversize bridge, repaired top crack, a couple of repaired side cracks, plays great, sounds good, All tuners appear to be original except for 6th string tuner, (later Kluson Deluxe).

1 11/16 nut width, formally owned by Doyle Lawson and used on his album “There’s a Light Guiding Me”. Letter of authenticity included. I’ve used this guitar regularly since I bought it in 2001. No work has been done to this guitar since Lawson owned it, never needed it. Frets are fine but has some wear. Said to be original case, I have no reason to doubt it. This is an excellent guitar that I have dearly enjoyed over the past eight years.”

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